Martin Green

Living and breathing Haute Horlogerie for more than two decades, Martin Green's everyday life is infused with watches. A love for the history of watches is combined with an eclectic taste, while his studies at the Gemological Institute of America sparked a deeper understanding of diamond set watches. After writing for several international publications he joined Haute Time. Savoring the good life he divides his time between Europe and the US, always on the look out for the next story to write.

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Five Fantastic A. Lange & Söhnes

A. Lange & Söhne has for long been an Haute Time favorite, and for a good reason: The combination of German craftsmanship, desirable complications, and an incredible finish is hard to beat. Although founded in 1845, it was relaunched in 1990 as it has been brought back to its former glory after spending decades behind the iron curtain. READ MORE

Hublot Competes In Grand Prix d’Horlogerie de Genève With Two Watches

The Grand Prix d’Horlogerie de Genève, or GPHG, is often compared to the watchmaking versions of the Oscar’s. Rightfully so, because winning not only comes with glory and recognition but can also positively impact the sales of a particular watch. Recently the preselected watches have been announced and among them are two Hublots. READ MORE

Throwback Thursday With Eric Clapton’s Rolex “The Oyster Albino” Daytona ref. 6263

If there is one thing, we can’t deny it is the fact that Eric Clapton has exquisite taste. This also extends to his watch collection with this stunning Rolex Daytona as a prime example! READ MORE

Four Complicated Yet Understated Watches

It is somewhat of a contradiction: to create a complicated watch, and then make it look as simple and understated as possible. This not only requires technical prowess, but also quite a bit of skill from the designers, as nothing is as difficult as making a complicated watch look simple, yet these four watches do just that! READ MORE

Patek Philippe Ref. 3450/1: The Charm Of The Integrated Bracelet

You like it, or you don’t: an integrated bracelet on a watch. Unable to detach, it defines the look of the watch, for better or for worse. In case of this Patek Philippe Ref.3450/1, it is the first, adding to the character of this imposing watch. READ MORE

Perfect Everyday Watches

We spend a lot of time discussing highly complicated watches, or beautiful vintage pieces, which we all love, but the fact of the matter is that the majority has one or two watches that get worn the most. They might not be the most complicated, but many of them are fine watches that offer the perfect balance between being robust and good looking, making them go along just fine with whatever you wear and whatever you do! While it indeed differs from person to person what that watch is, these are some of the front runners! READ MORE